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• Broncos Again Rule AFC West, Rest Of Division Topsy-Turvy

  11-11-2015 23:50
  
  DENVER (AP) – The Denver Broncos are running away with the AFC West again. Only, this time, they’re doing it with takeaways, not touchdowns.
  Denver’s defense is carrying Peyton Manning, who’s still trying to find a comfort level with new coach Gary Kubiak. Thanks to some great support and clutch drives, the Broncos are 7-1 despite his league-high 13 interceptions.
  The rest of the division is topsy-turvy.
  There’s a Raiders Renaissance going on in Oakland (4-4) led by
  
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• Despite Broncos Being Short-Handed, Joel Dreessen Not Worried About The Chiefs

  11-11-2015 23:25
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – DeMarcus Ware is out with an injury, Aqib Talib is suspended, and Peyton Manning didn’t practice on Wednesday because of a foot injury he sustained in the game against the Indianapolis Colts. But former Broncos tight end and radio personality Joel Dreessen isn’t worried about the Kansas City Chiefs coming to town.
  Joel Dreessen with CBS4’s Vic Lombardi on Xfinity Monday Live (credit: CBS)
  Manning is still expected to play Sunday against the Chiefs. He need
  
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• Copper Mountain Opens For The Season

  11-11-2015 23:17
  
  COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (CBS4)– The ski season kicked off Wednesday at Copper Mountain. With the resort opening on Veterans Day, Copper offered free skiing and riding to all active or retired military and their families.
  The ski area started operating its lifts on Wednesday morning to celebrate the fist day of the 2015-2016 season.
  There are two intermediate trails open, Rhapsody and Main Vein via the American Eagle chairlift. Easy Rider beginner learning area and Eagle Jib Park are expecte
  
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• Target: No Plans To Remove ‘Obsessive Christmas Disorder’ Sweater

  11-11-2015 23:09
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A sweater that can be found in the aisles of Target stores in Colorado and across the country is drawing some controversy, but the company has no plans to remove it.
  The thought is people who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder might be offended by the sweater for sale, which says OCD — Obsessive Christmas Disorder.
  Boo, @Target. You'll end up on the naughty list if you keep making light of illnesses like #OCD. https://t.co/QERuaFK4OJ—Dani Poole (@DPoolePR
  
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• Craig Doctor Who Ran ‘Pill Mill’ First In Colorado To Be Guilty Of Killing Patient

  11-11-2015 22:34
  
  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (CBS4/AP) — A Craig doctor accused of improperly dispensing drugs that led to the deaths of two patients has been found guilty in the death of one of the patients and various other charges.
  Dr. Joel Miller on Monday was convicted on six counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance without a legitimate medical purpose, one count of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance without a legitimate medical purpose resulting in death, and one count of prov
  
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• Rec Center Burglary Suspect Arrested

  11-11-2015 22:20
  
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Arvada arrested a man believed to be a theft suspect who targeted recreation centers in both Arvada and Golden after receiving a tip from a citizen.
  Investigators identified Zechariah Randolph as the suspect on Tuesday in the two rec center burglaries and auto thefts earlier this month. Police arrested him on Tuesday evening thanks to a citizen tip.
  Zechariah Randolph (credit: Arvada Police)
  The incident in Arvada happened about 9 p.m. Nov. 4 at the APEX Rec
  
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• Home Invasion, Robbery Suspect Leads Officers On 2 Chases Before Death

  11-11-2015 21:50
  
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4)– A home invasion/robbery suspect led authorities on two different chases 12 hours apart before he was captured and then shot by officers.Multiple agencies were involved in the second chase of a robbery suspect that began in Longmont Tuesday night. It ended on Highway 85 just north of Platteville, where the driver displayed a firearm and officers fired shots in response.
  The driver, an adult male and the only person in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was
  
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• TNF Fantasy Starters: Bills Vs. Jets – Who To Play, Who To Pass

  11-11-2015 21:46
  
  By Stephen Dolan
  The New England Patriots are running away with AFC East, but there is plenty of jockeying for position in the division and the playoff race going on. Thursday Night Football features a clash of two AFC East teams jockeying for playoff position with the New York Jets taking on the Buffalo Bills.
  Quarterback
  Play: Ryan Fitzpatrick (vs. BUF)
  Fitzpatrick is dealing with a torn ligament on the thumb of his non-throwing hand, but still put up a strong performance on Sunday against the
  
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• Ray Practices For First Time Since Week 6 Knee Injury

  11-11-2015 21:23
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — First-round draft pick Shane Ray practiced Wednesday for the first time since injuring his right knee in Denver’s overtime win at Cleveland on Oct. 18.
  Ray was hurt when teammate Derek Wolfe shoved Browns right tackle Mitchell Schwartz into the back of his legs.
  The Broncos (7-1) are short-handed on defense heading into their game this weekend against Kansas City (3-5). They’ll be without star outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (back) and Pro Bowl cornerba
  
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• Chiefs Once Again Aim To Slow Down Manning In Trip To Denver

  11-11-2015 21:21
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have spent a decade trying to beat Peyton Manning.
  More than a decade, in fact.
  The Broncos quarterback has won 10 straight against the Chiefs, dating to his days running the offense in Indianapolis.
  The most recent of them, two months ago, featured a frantic fourth-quarter comeback and two touchdowns in the final minute to steal a victory at Arrowhead Stadium.
  “I think this one is pretty unique,” Manning said, shortly after the Br
  
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• Aurora lands the Big Wonderful at Stanley Marketplace

  11-11-2015 21:12
  
  AURORA — The Big Wonderful is leaving a trendy spot in the shadows of downtown Denver next year for the suburbs of Aurora.
  
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• Q&A: Apollo 13 chief Lovell talks moon, Mars and his pal Jack Swigert

  11-11-2015 21:10
  
  Apollo 13 commander James "Jim" Lovell will be in Denver Saturday as a guest of honor at Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum's annual gala.
  
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• Broncos Notebook: Practice Indoors, Peyton Dealing With Foot Injury

  11-11-2015 20:39
  
  Post-Practice notes:
  Manning didn’t seem concerned about his foot injury, saying everyone is sore this time of year. Said he is getting treatment and hopes to be better tomorrow. Gary Kubiak said the foot has been bothering him for a few weeks, and was especially sore after the game on turf and that’s why Manning was held out of the practice on the turf today.
  No new timetable on DeMarcus Ware (back), but Kubiak said if the week goes well Shane Ray may be able to return this week fro
  
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• Soccer Organizer Found Guilty In Sexual Assault On A Child Cases

  11-11-2015 20:23
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A soccer league organizer has been convicted of two cases of sexual assault on a child after he was found guilty on Tuesday afternoon.Andres Fuerte Gaspar was found guilty of multiple felony counts that include kidnapping, child enticement, sexual assault on a child and sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.The charges allege that Gaspar met both teenage victims through his soccer league, hiring them to help clean soccer fields, but then later took the
  
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• Man Charged After Driving SUV Into Marczyks Fine Foods

  11-11-2015 20:14
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The man who drove an SUV into Marczyks Fine Foods on Colfax Avenue last week has been charged.
  Marcus Martinez was taken into custody after he drove into the store on Nov. 3. Denver’s district attorney has charged Martinez, 30, with possession of a controlled substance and driving under the influence.
  The SUV driver was arrested after crashing into Marczyks Fine Food Market (credit:CBS)
  Police believe Martinez was under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of
  
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• Broncos Players Raise Money, Mingle With Hundreds At Wine, Women & Football

  11-11-2015 20:12
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – CBS4’s sixth annual Wine, Women and Football was a sold out hit on Tuesday night.
  Women arrived at Vie nightclub in Larimer Square to food, wine, and auction items.
  Broncos players began arriving shortly after, and each signed a football to be auctioned before entering the crowd of 400 women to mingle.
  David Bruton, Shaquil Barrett, Bradley Roby, Chris Harris, Ronnie Hillman, Brandon Marshall, and T.J. Ward were all in attendance.
  Shaquil Barrett spoke
  
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• Chemicals Found Inside Thornton Home Remain A Mystery

  11-11-2015 20:04
  
  THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4)– What specific chemicals caused an evacuation of six homes and the closure of an elementary school in Thornton may never be known.
  Hazmat crews were called to a home near 135th and Fillmore in Thornton after chemicals were discovered inside on Monday, including a small quantity of illegal substances.
  The discovery forced the early dismissal of Tarver Elementary School on Monday. The school remained closed on Tuesday. Students were out of class again on Wednesday, but
  
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• Fresh snow delights Colorado ski resorts on Wednesday

  11-11-2015 19:50
  Fresh snow and the Veteran's Day holiday contributed to a great day on the Colorado slopes, ski resort officials said on Wednesday.
  
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• Garfield County to launch free mobile lunches for children

  11-11-2015 19:44
  
  RIFLE, Colo. (AP) — Children will be able to pick up a free lunch in Rifle on Friday as part of a mobile program to help combat food insecurityThe Post Independent reports
  
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• Noble Energy cuts another 70 jobs in Colorado

  11-11-2015 19:36
  
  Noble Energy shaved another 180 employees from its U.S. workforce on Tuesday, including 70 in Colorado.
  
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• ThunderRidge Hoops Star Teen Signs With Wyoming

  11-11-2015 19:32
  
  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – Wyoming coach Larry Shyatt filled his lone available scholarship for next year when he signed Austin Mueller, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to a national letter of intent on Wednesday.
  The 6-foot-6, 200-pound Mueller will begin his Wyoming career during the 2016-17 academic year.
  Mueller said Wednesday that he signed with the Cowboys because he liked the coaches and players and the fact that Laramie isn’t too far from home.
  He described himself as a player who g
  
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• Thunder Ridge Teen Signs With Wyoming Basketball

  11-11-2015 19:32
  
  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Austin Mueller of Highlands Ranch has signed a national letter of intent to join the Wyoming basketball program.
  The 6-foot-6, 200-pound Mueller will begin his Wyoming career during the 2016-17 academic year.
  Mueller said Wednesday that he signed with the Cowboys because he liked the coaches and players and the fact that Laramie isn’t too far from home.
  Wyoming coach Larry Shyatt says Mueller is a very good shooter who can play multiple positions on the court.
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• Rockslide Closes EB Lane Of I-70 In Glenwood Canyon

  11-11-2015 19:11
  
  GLENWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– A rockslide closed an eastbound lane of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon on Wednesday.Huge boulders were discovered just after 5 a.m. Wednesday in the eastbound lanes of I-70 about 10 miles east of Glenwood. Two semis were disabled but no one was injured. A rockslide in Glenwood Canyon (credit: CDOT)
  Colorado Department of Transportation’s Hanging Lake crew was able to move the rocks to one side and reopen one lane of traffic at mile marker 126.5.
  There is no
  
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• Aurora Sports Park weeks away from opening new, year-round fields

  11-11-2015 19:10
  
  Four new, multi-purpose playing fields covered in evergreen synthetic turf are done andplatted side-by-side, surrounded by bran new field lights across 17 acres of expanded land at the Aurora Sports Park.
  
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• Special ‘Late Show’ To Follow Super Bowl On CBS

  11-11-2015 19:00
  
  NEW YORK (CBS) – CBS announced today that a live edition of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” will be broadcast immediately following “Super Bowl 50” on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. The Colbert-hosted “Late Show” will be the first late night series to ever run an episode directly after the Super Bowl.
  Not to be outdone, a special edition of “The Late Late Show With James Corden” will then air after th
  
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• Mailboxes Busted Open, Contents Stolen For Fraudulent Purchases

  11-11-2015 18:51
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Authorities in Jefferson County are warning residents about a rash of mailbox thefts that resulted in fraudulent purchases.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says there has been thefts from mailboxes in Genesee and south Jeffco areas. Investigators want people living in those areas to check their personal information.On Oct. 15 stolen mail was discovered in the mountains by a work crew on a construction site. The bulk of the mail was from Park Count
  
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• D.C. man who killed Denver tourist may be incompetent to stand trial

  11-11-2015 18:50
  
  After a string of mental competency hearings in Washington, D.C., courtrooms,it remains unclear whether a man accused of beating a Denver tourist to death with a hammer in April 2012 will stand trial.
  
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• Dunkin’ Donuts Responds To Starbucks Red Cup Drama With Festive Design

  11-11-2015 18:42
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – In response to the stir over Starbucks’ supposed lackluster holiday cups, Dunkin’ Donuts has released one of their own, complete with holiday symbols.
  The ‘red cup’ at Starbucks signifies to many that the holidays have arrived. This year’s cup, however, lacked themed designs such as snowmen and winter trees, prompting an outrage from some on social media that the holiday cheer had been removed. Some went as far as to call it a “war o
  
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• Stolen Car Involved In Deadly Crash On Hwy 285

  11-11-2015 18:37
  
  CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Law enforcement officers are searching for two men they are calling armed and dangerous following a fatal rollover crash early Wednesday morning on Highway 285.
  According to Colorado State Patrol sources a woman died in the crash after the vehicle, reported stolen out of Alamosa, rolled several times. The vehicle ended up in a field along Hwy 285 near mile marker 132 in Chaffee County.According to law enforcement sources, deputies believe two men who were ins
  
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• DIA Flights Return To Normal After Overnight Snow

  11-11-2015 17:52
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Flights and operations returned to normal on Wednesday morning after overnight snow.
  There were about 52 cancellations for flights, 27 departures and 25 arrivals, at DIA for Wednesday. The snow moved out of the area by 9 a.m. but strong winds were still present.
  The airlines were in full deicing operations early Wednesday which caused some extra time on the planes for passengers. The average deicing time is about 16 minutes.Copter4 flew over DIA where Southwest Airlines was
  
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• Tale Of The Tape: Chiefs At Broncos

  11-11-2015 17:38
  
  The Broncos will be motivated to bounce back at home after losing their first game of the season to the Colts, but the Chiefs have been waiting to deliver a heavy dose of payback since their Week Two loss at home to Denver.
  
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• Molson Coors buying rest of MillerCoors for $12 billion

  11-11-2015 17:34
  
  Denver-based Molson Coors Brewing Co. announced Wednesday that it has an agreement with Anheuser-Busch InBev to purchase the 58 percent of the Chicago-based MillerCoors joint venture it doesn't
  
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• The Latest: Suspect in Missouri threats attends other school

  11-11-2015 17:32
  
  COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The latest on the protests and turmoil over racially charged incidents at the University of Missouri (all times local):10:25 a.
  
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• Mark Koebrich to retire from KUSA in early 2016 after nearly 40 years

  11-11-2015 17:27
  
  Mark Koebrich, a trusted KUSA-Channel 9 reporter and anchor for nearly 40 years, will retire in early2016.
  
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• Colorado veterans killed in service honored at state's monument

  11-11-2015 17:26
  
  Colorado's veterans who died in service were honored Tuesday near the state capitol when the governor and military members gathered to read the names of those killed since the 9/11 attacks.
  
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• Colorado snow totals for Nov. 11, 2015

  11-11-2015 17:24
  
  The following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for Nov.
  
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• Sunny skies to follow a snowy Wednesday morning in Denver

  11-11-2015 17:23
  
  A snowy Wednesday morning in Denver began to clear up around 9 a.m., with mostly sunny skies predicted for the rest of the day, forecasters said.
  
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• Flags to be lowered for ambulance driver who died in crash

  11-11-2015 17:11
  
  Gov. John Hickenlooper has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff on Thursday in memory of a Springfield paramedic who died in a crash while transporting a patient.
  
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• Nolan Arenado Wins Third Consecutive Gold Glove

  11-11-2015 17:02
  
  DENVER (CBS4/The Sports Xchange) – Nolan Arenado has won his third straight gold glove.
  Not only is the Rockies star the best fielding third baseman in the , he also hit 40 home runs. And he’s only 24!The full list of Gold Glove winners lies below:
  NATIONAL LEAGUE
  PitcherZack Greinke, Los Angeles Dodgers (second consecutive Gold Glove)
  CatcherYadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals (eighth consecutive)
  First basePaul Goldschmidt, Arizona Diamondbacks (second overall)
  Second baseDee Gordon
  
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• Boulder County home-invasion suspect fatally shot after 2nd high-speed chase

  11-11-2015 16:41
  
  The suspect in a home-invasion robbery just west of Boulder on Tuesday morning was shot and killed by officers in Brighton more than 12 hours later, after leading police on two separate high-speed chases.
  
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• Breckenridge Ski Resort to open Friday

  11-11-2015 16:33
  
  Breckenridge Ski Resort is set to open for at 9 a.m. on Friday morning, officials said.
  
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• Map Game: Where is the United Arab Emirates?

  11-11-2015 16:25
  
  Where is the United Arab Emirates?
  
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• Former Castle Rock Police Chief Tony Lane dies at 73 of cancer

  11-11-2015 16:25
  
  Tony Lane, a law officer for 46 years including 24 years as Castle Rock police chief, will be honored Wednesday after he died Oct. 28 of cancer.
  
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• Wintry Weather Forces Veterans Ceremony Indoors

  11-11-2015 16:21
  
  DENVER (AP) — A Denver-area Veterans Day observance has been moved indoors because of wintry weather.
  The ceremony will take place Wednesday at VFW Post 9644 in Englewood. It had been planned for Fort Logan National Cemetery nearby, but a storm was expected to bring snow and wind.
  The keynote speaker will be Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Loh of the North American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs.
  Col. John W. Wagner of the 460th Space Wing at Buckley A
  
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• Bats in Snowmass Village becoming public health concern

  11-11-2015 16:19
  
  SNOWMASS VILLAGE — Thousand of bats have been colonizing in Snowmass Village over the years, with a recent incident at a townhome complex capturing the attention of local and state health
  
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• U.S. 85 open in Commerce City due to fatal shooting of suspect

  11-11-2015 16:18
  
  U.S. 85 is now open after a Tuesday night police pursuit followed by authorities fatally shooting the suspect closed the road in both directions in Commerce City into Wednesday morning,
  
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• From 60s To Snow In Denver In 12 Hours, But Nothing Like What Happened In 2014

  11-11-2015 16:13
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – If you’re new to Colorado you might have wondered what just happened.
  But if you’re a native or have been here for a while you know that rapid weather changes are just a part of life when living in the central Rockies.
  Within 12 hours on Tuesday Denver went from a high temperature of 67°F to snow.
  For the most part totals have been as predicted with a widespread area of 3-6 inches but we’ve seen isolated pockets with higher totals.
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• Flight service from Pueblo to Denver to resume

  11-11-2015 16:13
  
  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — Flights from Pueblo to Denver will resume as part of the federal Essential Air Services program.
  
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• Sister: Marine killed by homeowner mistook house for his

  11-11-2015 16:12
  
  DENVER (AP) — A Marine who was shot and killed by a Colorado homeowner after he forced his way inside a house mistook the residence for his own after a night of drinking, his family said.
  
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• 21-year-old man dies after falling through roof of Colorado Springs church

  11-11-2015 16:06
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS — A 21-year-old man died early Thursday while working on the roof of a commercial building off Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs police said.
  
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